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The Power of Kindness in Today’s Culture with Ed Squire

The Visible Kindness Podcast

Release Date: 11/14/2024

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Ed dives into The Power of Kindness in Today’s Culture.  This topic can bother a lot of people, but this is profoundly important, especially in today’s world. In a culture that often feels fast-paced, competitive, and at times, divided, kindness can be a real game-changer. Not only does it impact the person receiving it, but it also transforms the person giving it, too.

Topics he covers:

  1. Why Kindness Matters Today.
  2. The Science Behind Kindness.
  3. Defining Kindness in Today’s Context.
  4. Real-Life Examples of Kindness.
  5. How to Practice Kindness Daily.
  6. The Cultural Impact of Kindness.
  7. Where is God is all of this?

Ed wraps up the show with kindness as a strength in our lives. It’s not always easy to be kind, especially when life gets tough, but it’s worth it—for our own well-being, for our relationships, and for the world.

 

CONNECT WITH ED:

Visible Kindness Website:  www.visiblekindness.com

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/visiblekindness

YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@visiblekindness

Instagram: www.instagram.com/visiblekindness

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire 

Email:  [email protected]